Spanish bank BBVA launches custody services for Bitcoin and Ethereum trading aimed at retail investors

ChainCatcher news, according to The Fintech Times, Spain's second-largest bank BBVA has launched trading and custody services for Bitcoin and Ethereum through its mobile application, further expanding its regulated digital asset services in Europe for retail customers.

This service launch follows the regulatory filing submitted to the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) in March 2025 and is now available to all customers of legal age.

The service allows customers to buy, sell, and hold crypto assets within BBVA's existing digital banking environment. BBVA has fully integrated this service into its own application, without relying on any third-party platforms or custodians. Customers can initiate transactions independently, and the bank does not provide investment advice.